Abstract: Silicone foam suppressant compositions are disclosed consisting essentially of a low viscosity polydimethylsiloxane and a high viscosity polydimethylsiloxane, a certain siloxane resin, and amorphous silica. These foam suppressant compositions can be used to suppress foam in both aqueous and hydrocarbon liquids. Advantageously, these foam suppressant compositions employ less of the resin and less amorphous silica than are normally found in silicone foam suppressants.

Abstract: A latex of crosslinked silicone is prepared by emulsifying a vinyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane and an organosilicon compound having silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms with water and surfactant, adding a platinum catalyst and then heating the emulsion to form the latex. Colloidal silica can be added to the latex to provide a product which is tougher. The water in the latex can be evaporated to provide an elastomer film. Coating the latex on a substrate, such as a textile or paper, provides an elastomeric coated substrate, which provides water repellency, insulation and release properties to the substrate.